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The Seventy-Seventh Chapter
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Knowing that the enemy was near Nanda Gopal, Kansa sent a message to Nanda Gopal, inviting him to watch a wrestling match. Nanda Gopal, along with Krishna and other wrestlers, went to Mathura. 473-474
As they entered the city, a wild elephant, freed from its bonds, charged towards Krishna. The elephant, resembling Yama, was attracted by the intoxicating scent of the elephant's musk, and many bees buzzed around its temples. It was like a disrespectful prince, unrestrained, and its tusks had destroyed the walls of many strong buildings. Seeing the terrifying elephant charging towards him, Krishna fearlessly pulled out one of its tusks and beat it with it. The elephant, terrified, fled. Krishna, pleased, said to the Gopas, "This is a clear sign of your victory!" He then encouraged the Gopas and entered Kansa's court. 475-477
King Vasudeva, knowing Kansa's intentions, had his army assembled and was waiting. Balarama, rising, clapped his hands and circled the arena with Krishna. He then told Krishna, "This is your time to kill Kansa." Then he left the arena. 478-481
Following Kansa's orders, many Gopala boys, disguised as wrestlers, entered the arena, striking their arms. The sound of the trumpets filled the air, and they moved in rhythm. They stood tall, proud, with their shoulders raised, sometimes moving their right eyebrow, sometimes their left. They roared, sometimes advancing, sometimes retreating, sometimes circling, sometimes dancing, sometimes leaping, sometimes standing still. They were adorned with dust and sweat, and their movements were beautiful to behold. 482-485